When your path to motherhood doesn’t go as planned, how do you rewrite the story? For Dr. Andrea Ali-Panzarella, that answer came through surrogacy, and a book that changed everything.

In this episode of Motherhood Intended, host Jacqueline Baird sits down with Andrea, a pediatrician, mother, and author, to talk about her deeply personal experience with infertility, pregnancy loss, and ultimately, becoming a mom through surrogacy.

Andrea opens up about the emotional toll of trying to conceive, how her medical background shaped her perspective, and the unexpected journey that inspired her to write a book for families walking a similar path. This conversation is full of honesty, hope, and healing—whether you’re considering surrogacy, navigating infertility, or just want to hear a story of strength and resilience.

Questions answered in this episode:

• What is it really like to go through surrogacy after infertility and loss?
• How did Andrea’s medical background as a pediatrician influence her fertility journey?
• What emotional challenges come with choosing surrogacy as a path to motherhood?
• Why did Andrea decide to write a book based on her surrogacy experience?
• How can families feel more supported when facing fertility struggles?

Learn more about Dr. Andrea Ali-Panzarella and her book Every Family is a Tree: https://www.andreaali-panzarella.com/ 

Join the waitlist for Your Fertility Village + get your free quiz!

Support the show

__________________________________________________________________________________

💛 You don’t have to do this alone. Join Your Fertility Village — a safe, supportive community for women on their fertility journey. 🌻__________________________________________________________________________________